Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game(2017)

movie - first aired/released 2017-08-24 - audience 3.3

Fifty years ago, homosexual acts between consenting male adults were decriminalised. In this documentary, former Wales and Lions rugby union captain Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas - arguably the most famous gay international sports star - takes a hard-hitting personal look at what he sees as the last bastion of open homophobia in sport - professional football.